Ah, the Cataclysm Closed Beta has just begun and as I'm sure you've noticed that we've been working around the clock to keep our Cataclysm site updated with the latest data, fresh from the beta! You can check out the latest items, NPCs and other recent finds by browsing the Latest Additions page. We'll also be posting new icons, maps and loading screens (in typical fashion) in the blog for you guys, so you can have a peek at the latest changes to zones in Cataclysm or snag a nifty new icon for your Wowhead forums avatar! Check out these new finds after the break!

A few weeks ago Blizzard asked for questions you'd like answered by the Creative Development Team in their very own Story Forum. Now the reply back from developers is here with some juicy lore tasty bits like whatever happened to Frostmourne after it was shattered. They also explain how the "Light" works and how the Forsaken manage to wield it.

In case the data you're already reviewing on our Cataclysm site is not enough, the first new batch of Cataclysm data has gone through our rigorous data screening process and is now available for review!

Check out what we've found so far on our revamped Latest Additions page. You'll notice that, on days where there are many entries, we now link to a separate page so that the Latest Additions page is less spammy. The new listing includes a tabbed interface to make your data browsing a little more pleasant.

Blizzard has just put out an official press release - the Cataclysm closed beta has begun!

Edit: Added a few links to the bottom of the blog.

Remember to join the beta you will need to opt-in on your Battle.Net account. To do that head over to the Battle.net Beta Profile Settings upload your system information and select what games you'd like to beta test for!